There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Kotahena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
53 minRs 800–1,100Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 2mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 46 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Kotahenacar 46 km
53 minRs 2,089–3,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Kotahenataxi 46 km
53 minRs 12,000–15,000
Kalutara to Kotahena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Kotahena is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Kotahena is to bus which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Kalutara and Kotahena is 44 km. The road distance is 46 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kotahena without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.
The bus from Kalutara to Colombo takes 53 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalutara to Kotahena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Kotahena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kotahena is to bus which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Kotahena, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Kotahena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Kotahena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Kotahena is 46 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Kalutara to Kotahena.
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